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CVE-2018-5239

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.2 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2018-07-16 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

Norton App Lock prior to v1.3.0.332 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to circumvent the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.

Affected products

• Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock: before 1.3.0.332 — fixed in 1.3.0.332

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock 1.3.0.332. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104693
• https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1455.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104693
• https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1455.html

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